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Phenom Commitment Alert: 2024 Justin Ray heading to Monmouth
Each and every time Phenom Hoops gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player. Here is the latest commitment. Player: Justin RayClass: 2024Committed to: Monmouth What He Said: Phenom: What was it about...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 7
Team 7 Coach: Austin Collins #7: 5’9 ’25 Nikayle Hodge (Westminster Catawba) Starting things off, we look at a player who did a variety of things well despite being the smallest camper on this team, Nikayle Hodge. He’s a smart, unselfish point guard prospect with great balance between scoring and playmaking. Hodge utilizes his tight handle and quick first step to break down opponents, touch the...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from SC Top 80 (Class of 2024)
2024 Darius Carr (Gray Collegiate): For an unsigned senior, Carr had an eye-opening showing at the camp and put many on notice that he is one to really watch out for this upcoming season. Carr, who is a 6’7 forward displayed a strong feel around the paint, along with footwork and touch around the basket. He was strong in Game 1, but put on a show in Game 2 with 42 points. 2024 Markell Hollis...
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Phenom Memorial Day Classic Previews: Upward Stars 3SSB
It probably goes without saying, but Upward Stars is among the top programs in the Carolinas. They do an exceptional job of keeping notable South Carolina prospects on their roster and consistently advancing kids to the next level. Over the last few years, guys like Julian Phillips, PJ Hall, Dillon Jones, and Bryce McGowans (among various others) were a few of the special players to emerge from...
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Start Tracking More: Upward Combine (2023/2024)
What a weekend of basketball it was for Phenom Hoops. Not only did we continue our weekend coverage and platform with the HoopState League but we also had a great opportunity to head down to South Carolina to check out talent from around the region at the Upward Combine. Players from North and South Carolina were in attendance, as we were able to get a few updated viewings of players but...
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Start noticing more of: Coach Rick’s TOC (Class of 2024)
2024 Jayden Pretty (Carolina Pressure): Pretty was consistent all week long in Rock Hill, as the 6’6 prospect from Carolina Pressure really opened eyes in how big of a difference-maker he could be. It seemed like the forward had his hands in everything, finding ways to get his hands on the ball, always moving well without the ball, displaying a tremendous motor in the paint and on the boards,...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from Coach Rick’s TOC (Session 2, Day 2, Part 1)
2026 Michael Jones (Elite 1 Gold): This is a young rising guard that you will want to start to jot down and watch in the near future. Jones though put on a show to help lead his team; whether it was showing off his speed in the open floor, his shiftiness and ability to create off the dribble, or finding ways to score whether it was knocking down shots from outside or finishing tough shots around...
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Take more notice of: 2024 Justin Ray (Eastside HS)
Player: Justin RayHeight: 6’3Position: Combo GuardClass: 2024School: Eastside HS (SC) Continuing our line of topics from the South Carolina Team Camp the other weekend, another player of interest that I really wanted to get my eyes on was 2024 Justin Ray from Eastside. We had a great chance to view him in 2021 at our South Carolina Top 80, where he was a standout there and we had this to...
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South Carolina Top 80 Camp Evaluations: Team 6
Team 6 Coach: Kelvin Mills #105: 5’10 ’24 Deon Harvey Jr. (Christ Church) Starting things off, we look at a player that consistently outperformed opponents despite being the smallest camper on this team, Deon Harvey Jr. He’s a smart, unselfish, high-motor point guard prospect with quickness and the ability to score with efficiency from all levels. Harvey is a quality playmaker and looks to...
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Dawkins’ Standouts from Day 2 at Phenom MDC (Part 1)
By; DeAjai Dawkins 6’6 2025 Hayden Assemian (Upward Stars 15U Fagan) Hayden is an impressive big man prospect with good hands and a soft touch around the rim. He rebounds at a high level and has shown the ability to score with an array of low-post moves. Hayden is a tough cover for a defender in general, especially one giving up size. I expect Hayden to experience a very successful high school...
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South Carolina Jr. Phenom 150 Camp Evaluations: Team 3
Team 3 Coach: Andre Simmons #13: 5’2 ’24 DeAngelo Brooks (Columbia) Starting things off, we look at a player that stood out as a quality floor general throughout camp, DeAngelo Brooks. He’s an unselfish, high-motor guard prospect that offers an excellent balance between playmaking and three-level scoring. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it’ll make him a more...
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South Carolina Jr. Phenom Camp: Prospects to keep an eye on
When Phenom Hoop Report holds an event like the Junior Phenom, not only does it provide a chance for young prospects to start their story and resume with us and coaches, but is provides an opportunity for everyone to get a glimpse of the future. South Carolina has started to pick up steam when it comes to being recognized as a basketball state and watching the young talent rise to the occasion....
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Jamie’s 6 You Got to Know: SC Junior Phenom
What a day of basketball at the South Carolina Junior Phenom 150 Exposure Camp at Lexington High School in Lexington, South Carolina. So much talent was in the gym, some of which we knew, but others that used the platform to start their resume. South Carolina is no longer a football state. The athleticism and competition were off the charts. Here are six players that you will have to know…...
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POB’s Eye Catchers from the South Carolina Jr. Phenom (Part I)
Check out some of the standouts from the South Carolina Junior Phenom camp in Lexington, SC.
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NC Junior Phenom Session 1: Evaluation Team 6
North Carolina Jr. Phenon Camp Evaluations Team 6 Coach: Ryan Bernardi #43: 5’5 ’24 Caleb Jenkins (Sumter, SC) Starting things off, we look at a player that made a really strong impression with his two-way presence during camp, Caleb Jenkins. He’s a point guard prospect with great IQ, quickness, and the ability to make his teammates better. Jenkins is a willing passer with nice...
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